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Magalhães MV, Débera N, Pereira RF, Neves MI, Barrias CC, Bidarra SJ. In situ crosslinkable multi-functional and cell-responsive alginate 3D matrix via thiol-maleimide click chemistry. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 337:122144. [PMID: 38710569 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
Abstract
In vivo, cells interact with the extracellular matrix (ECM), which provides a multitude of biophysical and biochemical signals that modulate cellular behavior. Inspired by this, we explored a new methodology to develop a more physiomimetic polysaccharide-based matrix for 3D cell culture. Maleimide-modified alginate (AlgM) derivatives were successfully synthesized using DMTMM to activate carboxylic groups. Thiol-terminated cell-adhesion peptides were tethered to the hydrogel network to promote integrin binding. Rapid and efficient in situ hydrogel formation was promoted by thiol-Michael addition "click" chemistry via maleimide reaction with thiol-flanked protease-sensitive peptides. Alginate derivatives were further ionically crosslinked by divalent ions present in the medium, which led to greater stability and allowed longer cell culture periods. By tailoring alginate's biofunctionality we improved cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions, providing an ECM-like 3D microenvironment. We were able to systematically and independently vary biochemical and biophysical parameters to elicit specific cell responses, creating custom-made 3D matrices. DMTMM-mediated maleimide incorporation is a promising approach to synthesizing AlgM derivatives that can be leveraged to produce ECM-like matrices for a broad range of applications, from in vitro tissue modeling to tissue regeneration.
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- M V Magalhães
- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; FEUP - Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal.
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal.
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal.
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Neves MI, Magalhães MV, Bidarra SJ, Moroni L, Barrias CC. Versatile click alginate hydrogels with protease-sensitive domains as cell responsive/instructive 3D microenvironments. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 320:121226. [PMID: 37659815 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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Alginate (ALG) is a widely used biomaterial to create artificial extracellular matrices (ECM) for tissue engineering. Since it does not degrade in the human body, imparting proteolytic sensitivity to ALG hydrogels leverages their properties as ECM-mimics. Herein, we explored the strain-promoted azide-alkyne cycloaddition (SPAAC) as a biocompatible and bio-orthogonal click-chemistry to graft cyclooctyne-modified alginate (ALG-K) with bi-azide-functionalized PVGLIG peptides. These are sensitive to matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) and may act as crosslinkers. The ALG-K-PVGLIG conjugates (50, 125, and 250 μM PVGLIG) were characterized for peptide incorporation, crosslinking ability (double-end grafting), and enzymatic liability. For producing cell-permissive multifunctional 3D matrices for dermal fibroblast culture, oxidized ALG-K was grafted with PVGLIG and with RGD peptides for cell-adhesion. SPAAC reactions were performed immediately before cell-laden hydrogel formation by secondary ionic-crosslinking, considerably reducing the steps and time of preparation. Hydrogels with intermediate PVGLIG concentration (125 μM) presented slightly higher stiffness while promoting extensive cell spreading and higher degree of cell-cell interconnections, likely favored by cell-driven proteolytic remodeling of the network. The hydrogel-embedded cells were able to produce their own pericellular ECM, expressed MMP-2 and 14, and secreted PVGLIG-degrading enzymes. By recapitulating key ECM-like features, these hydrogels provide biologically relevant 3D matrices for soft tissue regeneration.
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- Mariana I Neves
- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, R. Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Portugal; FEUP - Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Portugal.
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, R. Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Portugal; FEUP - Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Portugal.
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, R. Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Portugal.
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- Department of Complex Tissue Regeneration, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands; CNR NANOTEC - Institute of Nanotechnology, Università del Salento, Lecce, Italy.
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, R. Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Portugal; ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Portugal.
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Neves MI, Bidarra SJ, Magalhães MV, Torres AL, Moroni L, Barrias CC. Microstructured click hydrogels for cell contact guidance in 3D. Mater Today Bio 2023; 19:100604. [PMID: 36969695 PMCID: PMC10034521 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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The topography of the extracellular matrix (ECM) is a major biophysical regulator of cell behavior. While this has inspired the design of cell-instructive biomaterials, the ability to present topographic cues to cells in a true 3D setting remains challenging, particularly in ECM-like hydrogels made from a single polymer. Herein, we report the design of microstructured alginate hydrogels for injectable cell delivery and show their ability to orchestrate morphogenesis via cellular contact guidance in 3D. Alginate was grafted with hydrophobic cyclooctyne groups (ALG-K), yielding amphiphilic derivatives with self-associative potential and ionic crosslinking ability. This allowed the formation of microstructured ALG-KH hydrogels, triggered by the spontaneous segregation between hydrophobic/hydrophilic regions of the polymer that generated 3D networks with stiffer microdomains within a softer lattice. The azide-reactivity of cyclooctynes also allowed ALG-K functionalization with bioactive peptides via cytocompatible strain-promoted azide-alkyne cycloaddition (SPAAC). Hydrogel-embedded mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were able to integrate spatial information and to mechano-sense the 3D topography, which regulated cell shape and stress fiber organization. MSCs clusters initially formed on microstructured regions could then act as seeds for neo-tissue formation, inducing cells to produce their own ECM and self-organize into multicellular structures throughout the hydrogel. By combining 3D topography, click functionalization, and injectability, using a single polymer, ALG-K hydrogels provide a unique cell delivery platform for tissue regeneration.
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Neves MI, Araújo M, Moroni L, da Silva RM, Barrias CC. Glycosaminoglycan-Inspired Biomaterials for the Development of Bioactive Hydrogel Networks. Molecules 2020; 25:E978. [PMID: 32098281 PMCID: PMC7070556 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25040978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Glycosaminoglycans (GAG) are long, linear polysaccharides that display a wide range of relevant biological roles. Particularly, in the extracellular matrix (ECM) GAG specifically interact with other biological molecules, such as growth factors, protecting them from proteolysis or inhibiting factors. Additionally, ECM GAG are partially responsible for the mechanical stability of tissues due to their capacity to retain high amounts of water, enabling hydration of the ECM and rendering it resistant to compressive forces. In this review, the use of GAG for developing hydrogel networks with improved biological activity and/or mechanical properties is discussed. Greater focus is given to strategies involving the production of hydrogels that are composed of GAG alone or in combination with other materials. Additionally, approaches used to introduce GAG-inspired features in biomaterials of different sources will also be presented.
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- Mariana I. Neves
- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (M.I.N.); (M.A.)
- INEB-Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- FEUP-Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Departamento de Engenharia Metalúrgica e de Materiais, Rua Dr Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (M.I.N.); (M.A.)
- INEB-Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, 6229 ET Maastricht, The Netherlands;
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- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (M.I.N.); (M.A.)
- INEB-Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (M.I.N.); (M.A.)
- INEB-Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS-Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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Neves MI, Araújo M, Barrias CC, Granja PL, Sousa A. Multiplatform Protein Detection and Quantification Using Glutaraldehyde-Induced Fluorescence for 3D Systems. J Fluoresc 2019; 29:1171-1181. [PMID: 31493174 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-019-02433-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Glutaraldehyde (GTA) is a dialdehyde used as biological fixative and its interaction with proteins like bovine serum albumin (BSA) has been well described. Additionally, GTA is known to induce fluorescence when interacting with BSA molecules. In this work, it is developed a new sensitive and reproducible method for BSA quantification using GTA crosslinking to endow fluorescence to BSA molecules. This method can be used with standard lab equipment, providing a low cost, fast-tracking and straightforward approach for BSA quantification. Techniques such as confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and spectrofluorometry are applied for quantitative assessment, and widefield fluorescence microscopy for qualitative assessment. Qualitative and quantitative correlations between BSA content and GTA-induced fluorescence are verified. BSA concentrations as low as 62.5 μg/mL are detected using CLSM. This method can be highly advantageous for protein quantification in three-dimensional hydrogel systems, specially to evaluate protein loading/release in protein delivery or molecular imprinting systems. Graphical Abstract Preparation and analysis of glutaraldehyde-induced protein-fluorescence in 3D hydrogels. Alginate-methacrylate hydrogels containing varying amounts of bovine serum albumin (BSA) are prepared by photopolymerization and then incubated in glutaraldehyde solutions. Samples observation is performed using confocal laser scanning microscopy, spectrofluorometry and widefield fluorescence microscopy. Data is processed and retrieves a quantitative correlation between protein content and fluorescence levels.
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- Mariana I Neves
- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal
- FEUP- Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal
- FEUP- Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal.
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal.
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Neves MI, Wechsler ME, Gomes ME, Reis RL, Granja PL, Peppas NA. Molecularly Imprinted Intelligent Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications. Tissue Engineering Part B: Reviews 2017; 23:27-43. [DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2016.0202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Mariana I. Neves
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP), Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
- Institute of Biomaterials, Drug Delivery and Regenerative Medicine, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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- 3B's Research Group, Universidade do Minho, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP), Porto, Portugal
- Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica (INEB), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
- Institute of Biomaterials, Drug Delivery and Regenerative Medicine, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
- Division of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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Netto MB, Vilar EA, Andrade LM, da Silva RDC, Neves MI. [The pattern of bone marrow lesions in acquired immunodeficiency (AIDS)]. Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo 1988; 30:253-8. [PMID: 3241942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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